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Brucite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Bloodstone and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
2.63-2.65   

Fracture
Irregular   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Brucite and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone chemical formula.

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Brucite and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.

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