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Sarcopside and Rutile Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Rutile 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 Sarcopside and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.