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Langbeinite and Rutile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Insoluble in acids

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99994.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Rutile 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 Langbeinite and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.