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Rutile and Parisite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

Insoluble in acids
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Durability

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Specific Gravity

4.20-4.304.33-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutile and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutile and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.