Home
×

Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

Brookite
Brookite



ADD
Compare
X
Pezzottaite
X
Brookite

Pezzottaite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pezzottaite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pezzottaite and Brookite Specific Gravity

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