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Grandidierite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.002.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Grandidierite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Grandidierite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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