Siderite and Rutile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.894.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Siderite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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