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Brookite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Radiolarite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

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

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Brookite and Radiolarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Radiolarite Specific Gravity

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

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