Rutile and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
  
7.05
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Rutile and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutile and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Rutile and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.