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Faustite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Faustite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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