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Brucite and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Brucite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Brucite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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