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Peridot and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Poor  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Peridot and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Brucite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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