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Corundum and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Brucite Specific Gravity

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