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Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.