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Rutile and Thulite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Insoluble in acids
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4.20-4.30
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
6-6.5
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
6-7
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Rutile and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Thulite Specific Gravity

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