Brucite and Celestine Physical Properties

Brucite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brucite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.