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Chalcedony and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chalcedony and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Rutile chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

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