Dallasite and Brucite Physical Properties

Dallasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Dallasite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Dallasite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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