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Rutilated Quartz and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.39   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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