Langbeinite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Langbeinite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.