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Emerald and Rutile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.784.20-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Rutile Specific Gravity

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