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Hematite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  

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Hematite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Hematite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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