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Magnesite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.92-3.12-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Magnesite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Langbeinite 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 Magnesite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Magnesite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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