Nuummite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37
  
2.98-2.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Cleavage
Perfect on 210
  
(010) Distinct to good
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Nuummite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Brazilianite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nuummite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.