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Brookite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.143.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Brookite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Brookite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.