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Rutilated Quartz and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Rutilated Quartz and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Rutilated Quartz and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.