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Brucite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Brucite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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