Brucite and Augelite Physical Properties

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.