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Tsavorite 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

3.55-3.734.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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