Scolecite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scolecite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scolecite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.