Brazilianite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Brazilianite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.