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Brucite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

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

Brucite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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

Brucite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.