Magnetite and Rutile Physical Properties

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.24.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Rutile chemical formula.

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

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Magnetite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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