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Quartz and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Quartz and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

Quartz and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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