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Rhodolite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Rhodolite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Rhodolite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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