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Mother of Pearl and Rutile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.874.20-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.4 Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.9 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.16 Chemical Composition
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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mother of Pearl and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Rutile chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mother of Pearl and Rutile Specific Gravity

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