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Rutile and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

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

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Rutile and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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