Gahnite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Gahnite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Gahnite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.