Brucite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Brucite

Dolomite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.80-2.95

1 7.18

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

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.