Dioptase and Rutile Physical Properties

Dioptase

Rutile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.354.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dioptase and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dioptase and Rutile Specific Gravity

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