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Rutilated Quartz and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.5   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rutilated Quartz and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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