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Brookite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.18-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.