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Fuchsite and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.77-2.882.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect basal
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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