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Brucite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.