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Brucite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.35   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

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

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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.

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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.

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