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Langbeinite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.63-3.79   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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