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Brookite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Brookite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Brookite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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