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Rutilated Quartz and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.