Rutile and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rutile and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutile and Tremolite 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 Rutile and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rutile and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.