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Langbeinite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Langbeinite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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