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Boleite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Boleite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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