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Rutile and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Rutile and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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