Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.