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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Faustite 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
2.652.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.