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Brucite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.