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Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
KMg(SO4)Cl

Langbeinite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Langbeinite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.