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Brazilianite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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