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Fibrolite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.65   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Fibrolite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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