Brazilianite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.993-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Brazilianite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Brazilianite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.