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Rhodolite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rhodolite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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