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Rutilated Quartz and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rutilated Quartz and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.

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