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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Rock Crystal 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
2.652.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.