Zincite and Rutilated Quartz 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
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.