Brazilianite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Brazilianite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brazilianite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.