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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Willemite 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

-99993.89-4.18
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.