Amazonite and Brucite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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