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Hessonite Garnet and Brookite Physical Properties

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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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
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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
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5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hessonite Garnet and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet and Brookite chemical formula.

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

Hessonite Garnet and Brookite Specific Gravity

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