Dioptase and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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)
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.