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Hambergite and Rutile Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.33-2.374.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

7.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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