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Langbeinite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Langbeinite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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