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Rutilated Quartz and Liddicoatite 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
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rutilated Quartz and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rutilated Quartz and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.