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Langbeinite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Langbeinite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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