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Mohawkite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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