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Ruby and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.39   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ruby and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Brucite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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