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Brucite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.39  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Irregular  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Brucite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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