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Turquoise and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Turquoise and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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