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Brucite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Brucite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Brucite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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