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Brazilianite and Albite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Albite 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 Albite 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 Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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