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Milarite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.52-2.60-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Milarite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Milarite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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