Kashmir sapphire and Brookite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Brookite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.87-4.14

1 7.18

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

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kashmir sapphire and Brookite Specific Gravity

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