Brucite and Zircon Physical Properties

Brucite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZrSiO₄

Brucite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Brucite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.