Topaz and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Topaz and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Topaz and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.