Brazilianite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Brazilianite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Brazilianite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.