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Brucite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.39-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
None

Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Brucite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Brucite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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