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Fluorite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Fluorite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Fluorite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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