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Brazilianite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3

Brazilianite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Brazilianite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.