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Brucite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.84   

Fracture
Irregular   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Brucite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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