Brucite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Brucite

Polyhalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.