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Langbeinite
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Langbeinite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Readily soluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.562
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Langbeinite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Langbeinite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.