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Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.804.20-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Rutile Specific Gravity

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