Rock Crystal and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Rock Crystal

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

Rock Crystal and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Rock Crystal and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.