Emerald and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Emerald

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.782.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Emerald and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Rutilated Quartz 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 Emerald and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Emerald and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.