Snowflake Obsidian and Brucite Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Snowflake Obsidian and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Snowflake Obsidian and Brucite Specific Gravity

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