Dolomite and Brucite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.952.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Dolomite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dolomite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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