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Langbeinite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Langbeinite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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