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Obsidian and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.35-2.60-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Obsidian and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Obsidian and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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