Rutile and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Rutile and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutile and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutile and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Rutile and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.