Baddeleyite and Brucite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Brucite

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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

5.5-6.02.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Baddeleyite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Baddeleyite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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