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Nuummite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite and Nuummite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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