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Celestine and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Celestine and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Brucite 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 Celestine and Brucite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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