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Brazilianite and Heliotrope 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
2.98-2.99
2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brazilianite and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.