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Brucite and Witherite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.394.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.