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Andradite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
none   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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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.

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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.

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