Brazilianite and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brazilianite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brazilianite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.