Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.