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Pumpellyite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Pumpellyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.30   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pumpellyite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Pumpellyite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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