Brucite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Brucite

Riesling Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.66-2.86

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Brucite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

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Brucite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.