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Verdite 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

2.80-3.04.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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