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Andradite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Andradite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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

Andradite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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