Brazilianite and Glass Physical Properties

Brazilianite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brazilianite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.