Brucite and Diamond Physical Properties

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Brucite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Brucite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.