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Amblygonite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
2.39   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular   

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amblygonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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