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Forsterite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Forsterite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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