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Selenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Selenite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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