Prase and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prase and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prase and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.