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Brucite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.392.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.