Strontianite and Brookite Physical Properties

Strontianite

Brookite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.63-3.793.87-4.14

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Good

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

Mohs Hardness

3.55.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Strontianite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Strontianite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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