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Brazilianite and Cacoxenite 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
2.2-2.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Brazilianite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Brazilianite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.