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Rutilated Quartz and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutilated Quartz and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.