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Rutilated Quartz and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Rutilated Quartz and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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