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Rutile and Wood Opal Physical Properties


Wood Opal and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Rutile and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile and Wood 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 Wood Opal chemical formula.

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Rutile and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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