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Rutile and Violane Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

Insoluble in acids
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.20-4.303.22-3.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rutile and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rutile and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.