Langbeinite and Halite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCl

Langbeinite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Halite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Langbeinite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Langbeinite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.