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Pectolite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pectolite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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