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Pectolite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pectolite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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