Uvite and Brazilianite Physical Properties

Uvite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Brazilianite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.