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Brookite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.141.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Brookite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Brookite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.