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Brazilianite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Brazilianite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Brazilianite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.