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Rutile and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Rutile and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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