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Brucite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.