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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Al(OH)3

Rutilated Quartz and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Rutilated Quartz and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.