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Brookite and Shigaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.32
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.