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Agate and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Agate and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Rutile chemical formula.

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Agate and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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