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Rutile and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rutile and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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