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Beryllonite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Beryllonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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