Vesuvianite and Brookite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Brookite chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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