Brazilianite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.99Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Not Available

Brazilianite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brazilianite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.