Brookite and Beryl Physical Properties

Brookite

Beryl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.60-2.90

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

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

Imperfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Brookite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Brookite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.