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Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

-99993.28-3.38
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Fibrous

Cleavage

None
Good on [110]

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.