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Plumbogummite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Plumbogummite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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