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Unakite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
3.87-4.14   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Unakite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Unakite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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