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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite



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Langbeinite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99991.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Langbeinite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Langbeinite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.