Sapphire and Brookite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.87-4.14
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sapphire and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Brookite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.
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