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Brucite and Barite Physical Properties

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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
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO4

Brucite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Brucite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.