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Sphalerite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sphalerite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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