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Langbeinite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCl   

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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.

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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.

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