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Rutilated Quartz and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.