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Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
CaF2

Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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