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Polyhalite and Rutile Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
Insoluble in acids

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.784.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Polyhalite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Polyhalite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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