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Hambergite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.39   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hambergite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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