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Brucite and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.392.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Brucite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Brucite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.