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Langbeinite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Langbeinite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Langbeinite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.