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Rutile and Blue spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Insoluble in acids
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4.20-4.30
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
6-6.5
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
MgAl2O4

Rutile and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

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Rutile and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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