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Brucite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.