Brookite and Richterite Physical Properties

Brookite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Brookite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.