Iolite and Brookite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
3.87-4.14
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
3,1
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Brookite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.