Brazilianite and Albite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.992.60-2.65

1 7.18

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

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.