Petalite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.40
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Petalite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Petalite 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 Petalite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Petalite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.