Rutilated Quartz and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.