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Brucite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Brucite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Amber 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 Brucite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Brucite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.