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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

Cordierite
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Rutilated Quartz and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.65
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Indiscernible
7
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Rutilated Quartz and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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