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Rutilated Quartz and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone 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   
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   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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.

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