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Brucite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.