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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

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Rutilated Quartz and Variscite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Rutilated Quartz and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Rutilated Quartz and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.