Rutilated Quartz and Phenakite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.
