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Jacobsite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Jacobsite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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