Comprehensive Overview of Gypsum and Rutile Minerals
This document provides detailed information on two important minerals: Gypsum and Rutile. Gypsum is characterized by a hardness of 2, with a color range that is mostly colorless or white, a white streak, and a density between 2.312-2.322 g/cm³. In contrast, Rutile features a variety of colors including blood red, bluish, and grayish-black, with a hardness of 6.5, a density of 4.25 g/cm³, and streak variations of greyish-black to pale brown. Additionally, Mica is briefly mentioned, showcasing its colors, density, and hardness.
Comprehensive Overview of Gypsum and Rutile Minerals
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Minerals!!! Durh& Manf
Gypsum! • Gypsum has a hardness of 2… • It can be colorless or white… • It has a white streak. • It has a density of 2.312-2.322 g/cm3
Rutile • Colors are Blood red, bluish, brownish yellow, brown-red, yellow, grayish-black, black, brown, or violet • Its streak is Greyish black, pale brown, light yellow • Its density is 4.25g/cm3 • Its hardness is 6i/2
Mica • Micas colors can be red, green, amber and yellow • Mica’s density is 2.6-3.2 g/cm3 • Its hardness is 3.2