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Brazilianite and Catapleiite 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
2.98-2.992.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.