Brookite and Albite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brookite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Albite 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 Brookite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brookite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.
