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Brucite and Eudialyte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.74-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.