Eosphorite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.