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Glaucophane and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Glaucophane and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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