Magnesite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Magnesite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Magnesite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.