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Indicolite
Indicolite

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Indicolite and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99993.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Li)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Indicolite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Indicolite- (Na,Li)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Indicolite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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