Rutile and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Rutile

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble in acids

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.20-4.302.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rutile and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Rutile and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.