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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Rutilated Quartz and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.653.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

78.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Rutilated Quartz and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Rutilated Quartz and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.