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Rutilated Quartz and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.