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Brookite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Brookite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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