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Epidote and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Epidote and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Epidote and Brookite Specific Gravity

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