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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

Grandidierite
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Rutilated Quartz and Grandidierite 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
2.652.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutilated Quartz and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutilated Quartz and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.