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Rutilated Quartz and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.