Rutilated Quartz and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rutilated Quartz and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.