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Amethyst and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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