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Brucite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Elaeolite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.39  
2.55-2.67  

Fracture
Irregular  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
-  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  

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Brucite and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.

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