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Poldervaartite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.91   
2.65   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Poldervaartite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Poldervaartite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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