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Brookite and Rhodizite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.