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Brazilianite and Sanidine 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
2.98-2.992.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine 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 Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.