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Brookite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
1.993   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5   

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

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Brookite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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