Selenite and Brookite Physical Properties

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Selenite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Brookite chemical formula.

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

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Selenite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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