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Glass and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Glass and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Rutile chemical formula.

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Glass and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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