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Brucite and Parisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.394.33-4.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.