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Almandine and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Almandine and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Almandine and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.