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Piemontite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Piemontite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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