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Rutilated Quartz and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Rutilated Quartz and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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