Brazilianite and Pearl Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Pearl

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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

2.98-2.992.60-2.85

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

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Brazilianite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Pearl 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 Pearl 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 Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.