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Brazilianite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3.5-4   

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

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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.

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