Home
Gemstones


Edenite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Edenite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Rutile chemical formula.

Compare Gems Found In Africa

Edenite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

Gems Found In Africa

Gems Found In Africa


Compare Gems Found In Africa