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Rutile and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Rutile and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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