Rutile and Opal Australia Physical Properties

Rutile

Opal Australia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.20-4.30Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rutile and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rutile and Opal Australia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Opal Australia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Opal Australia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is Not Available whereas that of Opal Australia is Not Available.