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Quartz and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Brookite Specific Gravity

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