Variscite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Variscite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Variscite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.