Rutilated Quartz and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rutilated Quartz and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.