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Honey Opal and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Insoluble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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{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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Honey Opal and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey 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 Honey Opal and Rutile chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Rutile Specific Gravity

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

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