Brookite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.28-3.31
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
None observed
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Brookite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Brookite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.