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Brookite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
3.79-3.94   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Brookite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Brookite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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