Brazilianite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Kunzite

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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

2.98-2.993.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Brazilianite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite 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 Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Brazilianite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.