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Brookite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.65  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Brookite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Brookite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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