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Rutilated Quartz and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Rutilated Quartz and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Rutilated Quartz and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.