Rutilated Quartz and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Rutilated Quartz and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rutilated Quartz and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.