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Trinitite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Trinitite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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