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Papagoite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Papagoite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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