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Brazilianite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Celestine 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 Celestine 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 Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.