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Sylvite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sylvite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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