Home
Gemstones


Langbeinite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
CaSO4·2H2O  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Langbeinite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Langbeinite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones