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Langbeinite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Langbeinite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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