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Brucite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.393.53-3.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular
Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Mohs Hardness

2.54-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO5

Brucite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5

Brucite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.