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Brucite and Hureaulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.