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Anatase and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Anatase and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Anatase and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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