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Calcite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
3.87-4.14  

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
3  
5.5-6  

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

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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.

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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.

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