Brucite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Brucite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Brucite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.