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Rutile and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu3As  

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Rutile and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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