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Peridot and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.54-1.55-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Peridot and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Peridot and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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