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Brookite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Brookite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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