Obsidian and Brookite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
3.87-4.14
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Not Available
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Brookite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.