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Rutilated Quartz and Augite 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
2.65
3.19-3.56
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.