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Topazolite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Topazolite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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