Strontianite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Strontianite

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

3.63-3.79Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Not Available

Strontianite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Strontianite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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