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Amethyst and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Amethyst and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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