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Brazilianite and Prase 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
2.98-2.992.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Prase 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 Prase 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 Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.