Brookite and Wood Opal Physical Properties

Brookite

Wood Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.87-4.141.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brookite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Wood Opal 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 Wood Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Brookite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.