Home
Gemstones


Iddingsite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Iddingsite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Brookite 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 Iddingsite and Brookite chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Iddingsite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones