Brookite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Brookite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Brookite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.
