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Brazilianite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.991.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite 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 Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.