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Gahnite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Gahnite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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