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Brookite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Brookite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Brookite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.