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Brookite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.143.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Brookite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Brookite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.