Schultenite and Brookite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schultenite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schultenite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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