Brucite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Brucite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Brucite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.