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Sard and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sard and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sard and Brucite Specific Gravity

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