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Rutilated Quartz and Peridot 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
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Rutilated Quartz and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Rutilated Quartz and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.