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Brookite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Brookite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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