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Brucite and Tavorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.