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Brucite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.