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Rutilated Quartz
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Rutilated Quartz and Neptunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.19-3.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.