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Brazilianite and Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Brazilianite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Agate 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 Brazilianite and Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Brazilianite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.