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Amber and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.87-4.14
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Brookite 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 Amber and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.