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Zincite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Zincite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Zincite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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