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Brucite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Brucite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Brucite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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