Home
Gemstones


Amazonite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Amazonite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Brookite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Virgo

Amazonite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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

Gems for Virgo

Gems for Virgo


Compare Gems for Virgo