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Brookite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Clinothulite 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}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  

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Brookite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

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

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