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Brucite and Epidote Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.