Common Opal and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Common Opal and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Common Opal 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 Common Opal and Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Common Opal and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.