Charlesite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.79
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Charlesite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Charlesite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.