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Brookite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

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
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brookite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brookite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.