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Rutile and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutile and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutile and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.