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Amazonite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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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