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Prismatine and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.34   
3.87-4.14   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect   
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Prismatine and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Brookite chemical formula.

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Prismatine and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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