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Mimetite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
7.10  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mimetite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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