Brookite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Brookite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.87-4.143.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brookite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.