Zoisite and Brucite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.