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Glaucophane and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Glaucophane and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Rutile chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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