Baddeleyite and Brookite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Brookite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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