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Physical Properties of Rutile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.20-4.30
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Rutile Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among Red Gemstones gemstones, Rutile is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Rutile include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Rutile Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Rutile cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Rutile cleavage is good, 100 moderate, parting on and ,and specific gravity of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

The physical properties of Rutile, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Rutile is represented by TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).