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Selenite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Selenite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Selenite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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