Brazilianite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Brazilianite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brazilianite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.