Brazilianite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

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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

2.98-2.992.27-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brazilianite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.