Brucite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Brucite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.395.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brucite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Brucite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.