Brookite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Brookite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Brookite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.