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Brucite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Brucite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Brucite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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