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Rutilated Quartz and Hiddenite 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
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Rutilated Quartz and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Rutilated Quartz and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.