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Radiolarite
Radiolarite

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Radiolarite and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99993.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Radiolarite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Brookite chemical formula.

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

Radiolarite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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