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Brookite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

5.5-67
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Brookite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Brookite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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