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Brucite and Analcime Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.392.24-2.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.