Langbeinite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Kutnohorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Langbeinite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.