Brucite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Brucite

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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

2.395.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brucite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.