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Rutilated Quartz and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rutilated Quartz and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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