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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Moldavite 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
2.652.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.