Brookite was named in 1825 in honour of Henry Brooke, an English amateur mineralogist who discovered 12 minerals, including Arfvedsonite. Brookite is a crystallised form of titanium dioxide, which occurs naturally in other forms including Rutile.
Alternative Names | N/A |
Colour | Red, Brown |
Hardness | 5.5 - 6 |
Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
Streak | Yellowish White |
Lustre | Adamantine, Vitreous, Metallic |
Main Locations | Pakistan, USA, UK |
Chakra | Root |
Zodiac | Cancer |
Numerology | N/A |
Planetary | N/A |
Element | Spirit |