Brucite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Brucite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Brucite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Ajoite 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 Brucite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Brucite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.