Brucite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
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 OâDonoghue , 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.