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Gahnospinel and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
2.39   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gahnospinel and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Brucite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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