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Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane 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
2.65
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.