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Brazilianite and Moroxite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brazilianite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brazilianite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.