Brazilianite and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.1
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Brazilianite and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite and Thulite 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 Thulite 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 Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Brazilianite and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.