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Brucite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.392.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.