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Ludlamite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  

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Ludlamite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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