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Brookite and Sugilite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.69-2.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Poor on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.