Barite and Brucite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.482.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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