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Hyalite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available4.20-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hyalite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hyalite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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