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Rutilated Quartz and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rutilated Quartz and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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