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Augite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Augite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Augite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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