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Rutile and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Rutile and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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