Brazilianite and Ammolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
  
2.75-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Uneven, Granular
  
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
  
no true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Brazilianite and Ammolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brazilianite and Ammolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.