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Rutilated Quartz and Pargasite 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
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.