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Rutile and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Rutile and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Amazonite 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 Rutile and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Rutile and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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