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Richterite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
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Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Richterite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Richterite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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