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Wavellite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.362.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Wavellite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Wavellite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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