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Brucite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.314   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Brucite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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