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Garnet and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Garnet and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Brucite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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