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Brookite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Brookite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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