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Orthoclase and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.65   

Fracture
Gems, Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Orthoclase and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Orthoclase and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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