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Brazilianite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2 O 3   

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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.

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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.

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