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Rutilated Quartz and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
CaF2   

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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.

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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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