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Brazilianite and Amber Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.991.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Brazilianite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber- [C,H,O]

Brazilianite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.