Brucite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6.5
  
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)
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.