Paraiba and Brucite Physical Properties

Paraiba

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Brucite Specific Gravity

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