Brazilianite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Serendibite

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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

2.98-2.993.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brazilianite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.