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Nifontovite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Nifontovite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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