Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
2.98-2.99
Fracture
Granular
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Not Available
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite 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 Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.