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Brucite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Irregular   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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