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Polyhalite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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