Rutile and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
2.30
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Rutile and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutile and Alabaster 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 Rutile and Alabaster chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Rutile and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.