Brazilianite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Brazilianite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Brazilianite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.