Goldstone and Brucite Physical Properties

Goldstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Brucite Specific Gravity

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