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Brookite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
3.84  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Brookite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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