Rutilated Quartz and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
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.