Rutilated Quartz and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Rutilated Quartz and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Rutilated Quartz and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.