Demantoid and Rutile Physical Properties

Demantoid

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.954.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Demantoid and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Demantoid and Rutile Specific Gravity

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