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Anorthoclase and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anorthoclase and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anorthoclase and Brucite Specific Gravity

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