Brookite and Crocoite Physical Properties

Brookite

Crocoite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.145.90-6.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brookite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.