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Kunzite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.39  

Fracture
-  
Irregular  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kunzite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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