Brucite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Brucite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Brucite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.