Brookite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brookite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brookite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.