Home
Gemstones


Langbeinite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Langbeinite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Langbeinite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones