Diamond and Brookite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.87-4.14
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Chemical Composition
C
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Brookite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.
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