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Nickeline and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nickeline and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Brucite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nickeline and Brucite Specific Gravity

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