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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
MgAl2O4

Rutilated Quartz and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Rutilated Quartz and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.