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Andesine and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Andesine and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Brucite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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