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Brazilianite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Brazilianite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO2

Brazilianite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.