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Catapleiite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Catapleiite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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