Brucite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Brucite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.391.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Brucite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.