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Brucite and Painite 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
2.394.00-4.03
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
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.