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Thulite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.1-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Thulite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Thulite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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