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Tsavorite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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