Brookite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Brookite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brookite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.