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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.