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Brookite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
4.06-4.08   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Brookite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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