Brookite and Beryllonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.79-2.87
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brookite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brookite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.