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Brookite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Brookite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Brookite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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