Brucite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Brucite

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Brucite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Brucite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.