Brucite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Brucite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Brucite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Cavansite 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 Brucite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Brucite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.