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Sphene and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sphene and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Brookite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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