Brucite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Brucite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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 Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.