Carnelian and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Carnelian

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Carnelian and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Carnelian and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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