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Rutilated Quartz and Moroxite 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
2.65
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutilated Quartz and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutilated Quartz and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.