Fuchsite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Fuchsite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Fuchsite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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