Shigaite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Shigaite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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