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Vanadinite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vanadinite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Rutile chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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