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Rutilated Quartz and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.