Brazilianite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
C
Brazilianite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Brazilianite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.