Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.