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Brazilianite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brazilianite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Calcite 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 Calcite 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 Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brazilianite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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