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Brookite and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.14-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apache Tear- -

Brookite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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