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Tsavorite and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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