Langbeinite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Langbeinite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.