Rutilated Quartz and Titanite Physical Properties

Rutilated Quartz

Titanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Rutilated Quartz and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Rutilated Quartz and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.