Rutilated Quartz and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Adamite 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 Rutilated Quartz and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.