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Brazilianite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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