Vesuvianite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Insoluble in acids
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
  
4.20-4.30
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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.
>- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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.