Brookite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
none
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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 OâDonoghue , 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.