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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.