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Gaylussite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.39   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaylussite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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