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Apache Tear and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apache Tear and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Brucite chemical formula.

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

Apache Tear and Brucite Specific Gravity

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