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Rutilated Quartz and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Rutilated Quartz and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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