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Rutilated Quartz and Williamsite 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
2.65
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.