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Brookite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

1.2 Color

Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Brown, Reddish, orange

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.87-4.14
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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6
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2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Adamantine

3.2 Pleochroism

Very weak

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

2.583-2.741
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1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.117
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0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

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Brookite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Brookite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Brookite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Brookite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Brookite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Brookite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Russia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Brown, Reddish, orange.
  • Chemical Formula: TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.