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Brucite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

2.393.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Brucite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Brucite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.