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Schultenite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
3.87-4.14   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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