×

Brookite
Brookite

Chalcedony
Chalcedony



ADD
Compare
X
Brookite
X
Chalcedony

Brookite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.142.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Brookite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Brookite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.