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Langbeinite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Langbeinite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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