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Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.