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Adamite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Adamite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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