Rutilated Quartz and Garnet Physical Properties

Rutilated Quartz and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2
• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Rutilated Quartz and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.