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Brookite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Brookite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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