Brazilianite and Topaz Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Topaz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.993.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Brazilianite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Topaz 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 Topaz 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 Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Brazilianite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.