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Brazilianite and Powellite 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
4.23
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Powellite 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 Powellite 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 Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.