Magnetite and Brookite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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