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Langbeinite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Langbeinite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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