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Rutilated Quartz and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Rutilated Quartz and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Rutilated Quartz and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.