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Powellite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.23   
3.87-4.14   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{111} Distinct   
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Powellite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Powellite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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