Rutilated Quartz and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Rutilated Quartz

Smoky Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

SiO₂

Rutilated Quartz and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2
Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Rutilated Quartz and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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