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Amazonite and Rutile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
4.20-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

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