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Uvite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Uvite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Uvite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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