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Brookite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brookite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brookite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.