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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

Strontianite
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Langbeinite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

-99993.63-3.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Langbeinite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Langbeinite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.