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Brucite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Brucite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Brucite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.