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Sulphur and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
2.39
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulphur and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulphur and Brucite Specific Gravity

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