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Chalcedony and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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