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Langbeinite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.