Rutilated Quartz and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
4.00-4.62
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rutilated Quartz and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.