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Austinite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Austinite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Austinite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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