Rutile and Opal Physical Properties

Rutile and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and 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 Rutile and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Rutile and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.