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Brookite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.9-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect basal {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.