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Gaspeite and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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