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Brucite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Brucite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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