Rutilated Quartz and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.