Taaffeite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Taaffeite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Taaffeite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.