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Zoisite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Zoisite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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