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Pezzottaite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Pezzottaite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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