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Magnetite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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