Sapphire and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Sapphire

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Sapphire and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Sapphire and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.