Brazilianite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.28-3.31
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
None observed
Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Brazilianite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Brazilianite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.