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Dravite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dravite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dravite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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