Brazilianite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
1.05-1.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
None
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.