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Phosphosiderite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phosphosiderite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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