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Rutilated Quartz and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6  

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Rutilated Quartz and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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