Magnesite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Magnesite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.