Brookite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Brookite

Falcons Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.87-4.142.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brookite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Brookite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.