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Brucite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.