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Brookite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3  

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

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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.

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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.

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