Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Iolite

Rutilated Quartz

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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

2.6-2.72.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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