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Chrysotile and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.39   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysotile and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Brucite 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 Chrysotile and Brucite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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