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Biotite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  

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Biotite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Biotite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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