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Brazilianite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Brazilianite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Brazilianite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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