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Pearl and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pearl and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Brookite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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