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Rutile and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Rutile and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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