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Brookite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.142.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.