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Stolzite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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