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Cacoxenite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Cacoxenite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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