Hematite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hematite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hematite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.