Langbeinite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Langbeinite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.