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Brookite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.146.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

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
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brookite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brookite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.