Brucite and Labradorite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
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.