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Rutile and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
3.745-3.776   

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

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Rutile and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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