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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.