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Aquamarine and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Aquamarine and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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