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Smoky Quartz and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Smoky Quartz and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Rutile 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 Smoky Quartz and Rutile chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

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