Rutilated Quartz and Boleite Physical Properties

Rutilated Quartz and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2
• Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.