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Vesuvianite and Rutile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
4.20-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Rutile chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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