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Blue quartz and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99993.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Blue quartz and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue quartz and Brookite Specific Gravity

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