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Brucite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.