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Rutilated Quartz and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.75   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rutilated Quartz and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.

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