Brazilianite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5
Specific Gravity 2.98 – 2.99
Refractive Index 1.602 – 1.625
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Good
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.018
Dispersion 0.014
Pleochroism Very weak

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Brazilianite
Mohs hardness of Brazilianite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Brazilianite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

Treatments

This material has been reported to fade (Sinkankas, 1972) and to lose its greenish color completely on being heated above 140�C; irradiation did not reverse this change (Requardt et al, 1982) - Nassau (1984) 5.5Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 2.98 to 2.99Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references BrittleHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references GoodWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references ConchoidalMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references 1.602 to 1.625Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Biaxial/+Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 0.018 to 0.021Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Very weakWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references 0.014Michael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references Green, yellowish-greenUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references VitreousArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references MonoclinicHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Characteristically equant or spear-head shaped crystalsMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references It occurs in phosphate-rich zones of granite pegmatites.Michael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) Brazilianite information at mindat.org Brazil&nbsp; Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 392 Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 392 USA&nbsp; Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 392

About Brazilianite

ブラジリアナイトは1944年にブラジルのミナスジェライス州で初めて発見された鮮やかなシャルトルーズ色から黄緑色のリン酸ナトリウムアルミニウム鉱物です。その発見以来宝石として注目されており、透明な結晶のファセットカット石はコレクターに珍重されています。ニューハンプシャー州でも少量産出します。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazilianite?
ブラジリアナイトは1944年にブラジルのミナスジェライス州で初めて発見された鮮やかなシャルトルーズ色から黄緑色のリン酸ナトリウムアルミニウム鉱物です。その発見以来宝石として注目されており、透明な結晶のファセットカット石はコレクターに珍重されています。ニューハンプシャー州でも少量産出します。
What is the hardness of Brazilianite?
Brazilianite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Brazilianite?
Brazilianite is primarily Various.
How much does Brazilianite cost?
Brazilianite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Brazilianite?
Brazilianite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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