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Brucite and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brucite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brucite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.