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Brookite and Tinaksite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.82
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]

Brookite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tinaksite- K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]

Brookite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.