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Brucite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} 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)
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Brucite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Baryte 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 chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.