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Rutilated Quartz and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.