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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.65
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Indiscernible
7
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
 
Brittle
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4.00-4.65
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Perfect on [1011]
5-5.5
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rutilated Quartz and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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