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Boracite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.962.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boracite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boracite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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