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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Thulite 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

-99993.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Langbeinite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Langbeinite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.