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Rutilated Quartz and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rutilated Quartz and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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