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Brucite and Hyacinth Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.