Brookite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Brookite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Brookite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Brookite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.