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Brucite and Apache Tear Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
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1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.