Sulfur and Brookite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Brookite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Brookite Specific Gravity

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