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Brucite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
5.85-6.15
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
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.