Calcite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Calcite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Calcite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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