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Ametrine and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.87-4.14   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Brookite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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