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Brucite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.394.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Baryte 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.