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Apophyllite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Apophyllite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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