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Sapphire and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Irregular   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
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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Sapphire and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Brucite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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