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Brazilianite and Axinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.26-3.36
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brazilianite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Axinite 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 Axinite 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 Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brazilianite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.