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Brookite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
2.51-2.53   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Brookite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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