Rutilated Quartz and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
SiO2
  
Rutilated Quartz and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Rutilated Quartz and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.