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Rutile and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Rutile and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Rutile and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.

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