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Inderite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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