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Calcite and Brookite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

35.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Calcite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Brookite 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 Calcite and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Calcite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.