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Brazilianite and Hauyne Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.992.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Brazilianite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne 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 Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Brazilianite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.