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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.05.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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