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Brucite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Brucite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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