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Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated Quartz

Common Opal
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Rutilated Quartz and Common Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.65
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Indiscernible
7
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rutilated Quartz and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Common Opal 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 Rutilated Quartz and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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