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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.