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Brookite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.64-2.69  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Brookite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Brookite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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