Amazonite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Amazonite

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Amazonite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Amazonite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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