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Variscite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Variscite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Brookite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

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