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Hackmanite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hackmanite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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