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Allanite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20  
2.39  

Fracture
-  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Allanite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Brucite 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 Allanite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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