Pearl and Brucite Physical Properties

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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

2.60-2.852.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pearl and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Brucite Specific Gravity

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