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Rutile and Ludlamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.1-3.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutile and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutile and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.