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Langbeinite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.20-2.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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