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Brazilianite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.992.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Brazilianite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Brazilianite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.