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Rutile and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
2.17  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaCl  

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Rutile and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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