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Brookite and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brookite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brookite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.