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Brookite and Analcime Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Analcime 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 Brookite and Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.