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Brookite and Star diopside Physical Properties


Star diopside and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Brookite and Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.

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Brookite and Star diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Star diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Star diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is Not Available whereas that of Star diopside is Not Available.

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