Schorl and Brookite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
3.87-4.14
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Schorl and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Brookite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Schorl and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.