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Vanadinite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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