Moroxite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
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7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Moroxite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Moroxite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.