Brookite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
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
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.