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Glass and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Brookite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Brookite Specific Gravity

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