Fluorite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.