Agate and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.39

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Agate and Brucite Specific Gravity

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