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Brucite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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