Home
Gemstones


Moonstone and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Irregular  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Moonstone and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Brucite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Moonstone and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones