Rutile and Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
  
2.6-2.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8.0
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Rutile and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutile and Golden Beryl 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 Rutile and Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
Rutile and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.