Binghamite and Brucite Physical Properties

Binghamite

Brucite

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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

2.55-2.702.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Binghamite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Binghamite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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