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Anglesite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Anglesite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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