Brookite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
  
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Brookite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.