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Brucite and Papagoite 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
2.39
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.