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Rutile and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Insoluble in acids
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.20-4.30-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Rutile and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

Rutile and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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