Humite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Humite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Humite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.