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Brucite and Marialite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.