Brucite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Brucite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Brucite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.