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Brucite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Irregular   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Brucite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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