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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Almandine 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
2.653.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutilated Quartz and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutilated Quartz and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.