Brucite and Marialite Physical Properties

Brucite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.50

1 7.18

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

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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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.