Prasiolite and Rutile Physical Properties

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Prasiolite and Rutile Specific Gravity

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