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Brucite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Irregular   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Brucite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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