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Rutilated Quartz and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.392   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rutilated Quartz and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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