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Radiolarite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.39  

Fracture
-  
Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Radiolarite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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