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Zircon and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Zircon and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Brucite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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