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Rutilated Quartz and Jade 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
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Rutilated Quartz and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Rutilated Quartz and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.