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Rutilated Quartz and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.85-6.15   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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