Brookite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
  
2.66-2.86
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Brookite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Brookite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Brookite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.