Brazilianite and Lawsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
  
3.09
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
  
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Brazilianite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brazilianite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.