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Rutilated Quartz and Periclase Physical Properties


Periclase and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.7-3.9   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rutilated Quartz and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.

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