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Colemanite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.39  

Fracture
-  
Irregular  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Colemanite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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