Rutilated Quartz and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.77
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rutilated Quartz and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.