Rutilated Quartz and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Rutilated Quartz and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2
• Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rutilated Quartz and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.