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Brucite and Neptunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.19-3.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.