Rutilated Quartz and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Rutilated Quartz and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Rutilated Quartz and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.