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Brookite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Brookite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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